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A 37-story Pfizer-era conversion at 235 East 42nd Street has been stabilized after beams buckled and cracks appeared, triggering evacuations in Midtown Manhattan. Authorities say temporary supports have halted further movement, with investigations ongoing and a frozen zone remaining in place.
Weight-loss GLP-1 drugs are expanding beyond injections to pills in the US, UK and UAE. Major manufacturers report rising uptake and ongoing development, with Medicare and NHS access shaping pace and affordability. Private prescriptions and new formulations are widening access while competition accelerates.
Pfizer has reported that its experimental drug sigvotatug vedotin did not improve survival in advanced non‑small cell lung cancer compared with standard therapy. The result setbacks expectations for a potential first‑in‑class antibody‑drug conjugate and follows Pfizer’s 2023 Seagen purchase.